MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,946 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
near side rear +off side rear trailing arm bushes worn
near side rear+off side rear brake pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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N257 MHR is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 104,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N257 MHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N257 MHR registered?
N257 MHR is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 1996.
Is N257 MHR safe to buy?
The MOT history for N257 MHR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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